Concert arias, like those on this album, developed from the Italian solo cantata and Metastasian opera.
Interpretation
Christiane Karg, the soprano, uses a period fortepiano for Mozart's concert aria with obbligato piano accompaniment, which had a wonderfully soft but quiet and delicate sound compared to the orchestra.
Performer Biography
Arcangelo, the ensemble on this recording, was founded in 2010 and quickly gained recognition, performing at major venues across Europe and America.
Recording & Production
The six arias on this album were recorded over several days in a studio, as it would be impossible to sing them all in a single live concert.
Performer Biography
Alina Pogostkina, the solo violinist on this album, plays on the 1717 'Sasserno' violin by Antonio Stradivari, provided by the Nippon Music Foundation.
Performer Biography
Jonathan Cohen, the conductor of Arcangelo, is also known for his work as a cellist and keyboardist, and is the Artistic Director of the Tetbury Music Festival.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Scene!" and subtitle "Lost Souls" refer to the dramatic, concentrated nature of concert arias, which are like 'great dramas reduced to a few minutes and a single individual'.
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